HTC Desire SV
#7421
Samsung Galaxy I8250
#8193Category Breakdown
HTC Desire SV
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Performance
34.326.1
Camera
12.739.6
Display
43.216.9
Battery
16.316.4
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
28.130.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.016.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire SV features a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy I8250 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and have 4GB of internal storage, but the Desire SV offers 768MB of RAM compared to the I8250's 512MB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the I8250 supports video recording.
- The Desire SV has a 1620 mAh battery, while the I8250 has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Desire SV runs Android 4.0.4 with Sense UI, offering a more modern experience compared to the older Android 2.3 on the Galaxy I8250.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire SV
Samsung Galaxy I8250
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
For China Mobile
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
131 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Radical Yellow, Stealth Black
Pink/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
0.14 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass